Counterproliferation actions are actions designed to prevent the threat and/or use of weapons of mass destruction against which?

• A. The United States.
• B. U.S. allies.
• C. Host nations.
• D. International organizations.

Answer: (A)

Counterproliferation actions are measures aimed at stopping the spread, development, and potential use of weapons of mass destruction before they can threaten the United States. The main purpose is to protect the homeland and national interests by deterring adversaries, disrupting WMD programs, and degrading capabilities that could be directed at the United States. This includes diplomacy, sanctions, export controls, intelligence, multilateral pressure, and, if needed, military options. While helping allies and partner nations is a beneficial side effect of these efforts, the primary focus is to shield the United States from WMD threats.